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Recipe: Sliced/Diced Oven Baked Potatoes as Midnight Snack (Quick)

Natural Living
October 16, 2021

Recipe: Sliced/Diced Oven Baked Potatoes as Midnight Snack (Quick)

It's midnight. I don't want to have a big meal. I don't want anything heavy. And I don't want to spend a lot of time prepping. Here is a quick, hot snack for those late at night meals that taste good and don't take much time to prep and make.


The Complete Pre-Approval Guide for First Time Home Buyers

Buying a House
November 24, 2020

The Complete Pre-Approval Guide for First Time Home Buyers

We deliberately chose to NOT look at any houses until we went through pre-approval. There are different paths you can take to buying a house. We started with our finances. Pre-approval should be the first step. This is how we did it and within 6 months we bought a house...


Move-In Ready or Fixer Upper House?

Buying a House
September 17, 2020

Move-In Ready or Fixer Upper House?

Me and Stacey walked through a great house in a good neighborhood. It was a split plan, big yard, 2-car garage and tiled floor throughout. It checked all the boxes. But there was a huge downside...


Why We Decided Buying a House with a Pool is a Mistake

Buying a House
September 15, 2020

Why Buying a House with a Pool is a Mistake

Buying a house with a pool is a mistake. Pools have small upside and huge downside. Let me explain...


The House We Fell in Love With is Now Pending

Buying a House
June 18, 2020

Pending - The House We Fell in Love With

We just saw the most dreaded word on the Realtor listing - Pending. The house we really liked is now pending and we didn't make it happen...


House Hunting: How to Plot Multiple Points on Google Maps

Buying a House
May 07, 2020

House Hunting: How to Plot Multiple Points on Google Maps

There was no easy way that I could find to plot multiple locations on the same map. But I found a feature in Google Maps for how to plot multiple locations on one map. Here is how..


Complete 6-Part Series: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in a Pandemic Outbreak

Home Security/Survival
April 17, 2020

Complete 6-Part Series: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in a Pandemic Outbreak

Full 6-part series on how to prepare during a pandemic outbreak.


Part 6 - Home Protection & Self-Defense: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic

Home Security/Survival
April 11, 2020

Part 6 - Home Protection & Self-Defense: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic

It is better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.


Part 5 - Medicine, First Aid & Supplements: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic

Home Security/Survival
April 03, 2020

Part 5 - Medicine, First Aid & Supplements: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic

You must store up on medicine, first aid essentials and supplements to keep your immune system strong.



Part 3 - Food: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic

Home Security/Survival
March 25, 2020

Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic: Food - Part 3

Food should be split into 2 categories. Perishable and non-perishable.


Part 2 - Facial Protection: Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic

Home Security/Survival
March 19, 2020

Prepping, Surviving & Thriving in Coronavirus Pandemic: Facial Protection - Part 2

On a Sunday night around 1 am I walked into Wal-Mart and saw these N95 Masks sitting on the counter. The boxes seemed like they were damaged during unpacking but the masks were in perfect condition.



Recipe: How I Make Delicious and Quick Oven Baked Organic Chicken Breast (Almost No Prep)

Natural Living
March 10, 2020

How I Make Delicious and Quick Oven Baked Organic Chicken Breast (Almost No Prep)

It's one of my favorite meals to cook as it requires almost no prep. Just some olive oil, salt, pepper and a 90 minute wait.


Stalex House Roundup #1: Cucumbers vs Ants, 3am Wake Up Call and Replacing Plexiglass on a Ford Ranger Cab

News & Updates
March 02, 2020

Stalex House Roundup #1: Cucumbers vs Ants, 3am Wake Up Call and Replacing Plexiglass on a Ford Ranger Cab

Bringing you the "Stalex House Roundup Volume #1"! Here are some things you may have missed, things we did, ate, thought, dominated and got dominated by over the last few weeks...


Ultimate Guide to Organic Greek Yogurt Mixes I Make and Eat Every Day

Natural Living
February 25, 2020

Ultimate Guide to Organic Greek Yogurt Mixes I Make and Eat Every Day

Not only do they taste good, they are extremely healthy and are packed with protein, vitamins and essential minerals in just one mix.


Detailed Notes for Financing Your Home from "100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask" Book

Buying a House
February 05, 2020

Detailed Notes for Financing Your Home from "100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask" Book

The following are notes I took are from Chapter 6: The Nuts and Bolts of Financing Your Home in "100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask" by Ilyce R. Glink.


6 Articles That Helped Me Understand VA Home Loan Process Better

Buying a House
January 31, 2020

6 Articles That Helped Me Understand VA Home Loan Process Better

First step in the home buying process is to get financing. You can't buy a house unless you qualify for a home loan. Here are 6 articles I read and recommend...


5 Books I Bought to Start the House Buying Process

Buying a House
January 23, 2020

5 Books I Bought to Start the House Buying Process

I bought five books to get us started on the home buying journey.


How I Fixed Vertical Blinds Slats in the Apartment (5 Minutes)

Home Improvement
October 25, 2019

How I Fixed Vertical Blinds Slats in the Apartment

Vertical blinds are one of the shittiest designs to have been created.


Buying Our First Home - Where to Even Begin?

Buying a House
October 15, 2019

Buying a house is overwhelming to me. So much information. So many steps to get to the finish line. Where do we begin?


Over the Skyway and Into Mazzaros - The Secret World of Italian Market in St. Pete, FL

Living in Florida, Travel
October 01, 2019

Once a month we take a trip over the Skyway Bridge to have lunch and coffee at Mazzaros.


6 Quick Steps to Replacing Old Sisal Rope on a Cat Tree

Home Improvement
September 26, 2019

5 Quick Steps to Replacing Old Sisal Rope on a Cat Tree

Here is how we quickly replaced the old rope with new rope on a cat tree.


Welcome to Stalex House! First Post...

News & Updates
September 19, 2019

Welcome to Stalex House! First Post...

Welcome to Stalex House. Website/blog dedicated to sharing our story of buying, owning and living in a Florida home.